Small bays with fine golden sand are the visiting card of the beaches of Ischia Ponte. They are all over the circumference of the island, interspersed with rocky outcrops of volcanic origin. Many beaches that are not considered tourist pilgrimage sites are quite narrow, rocky and rocky. So any guest will find here a beach to your taste.
The best beaches stretch between the bays in Ischia Ponte and Ischia Portо. For example, two wonderful sandy beaches are Spiaggia Mandra and Spiaggia dei Pescatori (Fisher's Beach).
Due to the fact that hot springs are beating here, the water on some beaches is warm already in May. Many calmly swim here in October. The sun at this time is much softer, so families with children are better off choosing September or May-June. Just in July-August, many Neapolitans take a vacation and come here to relax.
Which beach is better to choose if you come to Ischia Ponte? The port city has its own beaches, but where better to go a little north or a little south. Fortunately, the island is really small and there is transport on it. Therefore, the easiest way is to mention all the main beaches of the island, and you will already choose what you like.
Near Ischia Ponte begins Lido Beach (Spiaggia del Lido), ending at Ischia Porto. Nearby is a bridge leading to the castle of Ischia. During the high season it is almost always crowded.
San Alessandro Beach (Spiaggia degli Inglesi) is a small beach with fine, even sand, located between Ischia Porto and Casamicciola, about 800 meters long. It's almost unknown to tourists, so even in high season it often remains half-empty.
If you're not afraid to venture away from Ischia Ponte, here's a list of the main beaches on the island of Ischia.
It’s best to choose a beach with a refreshing breeze, such as Maronti Beach in the Barano area. This is the largest beach on Ischia, stretching about three kilometers. It’s usually quite crowded, but even in the peak season, you can find a few cozy spots. It's easy to get there by taxi, bus, or boat from the sea. On the beach, there's an area where volcanic gases rise to the surface, making the sand there significantly hotter.
San Montano Beach is located in Lacco Ameno. You can reach it by water taxi, which will take you to a part of the coast that is inaccessible from land.
Citara Beach (Spiaggia di Citara) is located within Ischia’s famous thermal park — the Poseidon Gardens.
The sandy beach of Pescatori (Spiaggia del Pescatori) used to be a favorite place for fishermen. It is easily accessible by public transport.
Cartaromana Beach (Spiaggia di Cartaromana) south of Ischia Castle. It can be reached on foot from the center of the village of San Michele, by taxi or by boat.
San Angelo Beach (Spiaggia di Sant'Angelo) connects the volcanic mountain of the Sant'Angelo area with the island.
Cava Grado Beach (Spiaggia di Cava Grado) is known to the locals. A small staircase leads to it. The coast is sandy, there are also areas with a rock. Usually a lot of waves.
Baia Sorgeto (Baia di Sorgeto) is an interesting place for lovers of thermal treatments. Perhaps, only here you can swim in the thermal waters of the island absolutely free of charge, since in this bay the thermal spring goes directly into the sea. There is no sand in the bay, only rocks. Therefore, you should be careful, as it is very slippery.
